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Backup Sql Server Database Azure Vms
This page contains Windows bias
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This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.
Bias Analysis
Detected Bias Types
windows_first
windows_tools
powershell_heavy
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page exhibits a strong Windows bias. All examples, instructions, and tooling references are specific to Windows-based SQL Server VMs. The AzureBackupWindowsWorkload extension, NT Service accounts, and connectivity test scripts are all Windows-centric. There is no mention of Linux-based SQL Server VMs, nor are any Linux-specific instructions, troubleshooting steps, or tools provided. The documentation implicitly assumes the SQL Server VM is running Windows, and does not address scenarios for SQL Server on Linux VMs.
Recommendations
- Add explicit guidance and examples for backing up SQL Server running on Linux Azure VMs, including any differences in prerequisites, agent/extension installation, and supported features.
- Provide parity in troubleshooting tools, such as connectivity test scripts for Linux environments.
- Clarify which steps, extensions, and service accounts are Windows-specific, and document the Linux equivalents (if available) or limitations.
- Include Linux-specific screenshots, CLI commands, and configuration steps where applicable.
- Mention any differences in backup/restore support matrix for SQL Server on Linux VMs.
- If SQL Server on Linux is not supported by Azure Backup, state this clearly in the prerequisites and support matrix.
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| 2025-07-08 04:23 | #2 | cancelled |
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